1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
