1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 7 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 830 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 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 | 1992 BMW 850 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 850 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |