1961 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1112 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin Princess | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | Princess | Beta |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 59 L |
