1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
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 Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 924 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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 1976 Buick Estate 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 Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
