1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
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 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 575 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 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | Lancia 037 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |