1970 Buick GS vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 640 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick GS 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 1970 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | GS | Beta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
