1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Innocenti 950 | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lancia |
| Model | 950 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |
