1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 286 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Nissan | Lancia |
| Model | Sports | Beta |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 1584 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2480 mm |
