1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 612 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 437 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
