1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 320 kg more than 1980 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Dart | Beta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
