1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1140 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | Lancia 037 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |