1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lancia 037 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
