2008 BMW 320 vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 26 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. Both 2008 BMW 320 and 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 320 | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
