1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Lancia Beta

To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Beta weights approximately 43 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Because 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1980 Lancia Beta
Make Alfa Romeo Lancia
Model Giulietta Beta
Year Released 1960 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 113 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 70.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 78.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 957 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 49 L


 

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