1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1996 BMW 528
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 11 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 735 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1996 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
