1964 Jaguar Type S vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 578 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. 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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar Type S | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | Type S | Beta |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |