1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
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, 1978 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 1400 | Beta |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |