1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 620 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
