1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
