1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter 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 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |
