1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 8 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 2200 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
