1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Giulia | Beta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |