1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 17 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 2,616 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (238 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 378 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
