1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
