1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. Both 1970 Lancia Stratos and 1975 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,584 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 56 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1970 Lancia Stratos 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 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Stratos | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Lancia | Lancia |
Model | Stratos | Beta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |