1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 1994 Volvo 960 is newer by 9 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 960 weights approximately 540 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | Lancia 037 | 960 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |