1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. Both 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe and 1978 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 348 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Coupe | Beta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 59 L |
