1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1983 Jaguar XJS
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 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 700 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 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS 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 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | Lancia 037 | XJS |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |