1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Comodoro | Beta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
