1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Spider | Beta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 49 L |
