1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 2 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 252 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) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | Lancia 037 | Fiero |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |