1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | Lancia 037 | 930 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |