1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 615 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | Lancia 037 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |