1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6
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 GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 178 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | GTV6 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
