1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 442 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta. 1978 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Jeep | Lancia |
Model | Station Wagon | Beta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |