1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 845 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 1976 Buick Electra 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. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |
