1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2000 BMW 528
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 15 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 BMW 528. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 528 weights approximately 710 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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528. 2000 BMW 528 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. 2000 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2000 BMW 528 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 528 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 279 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |