1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Beta. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 132 kg more than 1973 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, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Coupe | Beta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
