1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 327 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Beta |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |