1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Campagnola | Beta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 49 L |