1996 BMW M3 vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | M3 | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
