1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 395 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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, 1977 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 110 | Beta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 165 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |