1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 557 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Skylark | Beta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
