1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,839 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 625 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lancia 037 | S |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |