1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2006 BMW 330
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 21 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 715 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2006 BMW 330 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 330 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |