1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 306 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850. 1978 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Beta |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |