1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP) has 238 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 430 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
