1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1974 Lancia Beta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 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. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 48 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Lancia Beta (109 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Giulia | Beta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 49 L |