2009 BMW 550 vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 27 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 554 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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 550 | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
