1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 5 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (326 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 770 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
