1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 215 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
