1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 33 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
