1972 Citroen SM vs. 1972 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1972 Citroen SM and 1972 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Citroen SM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen SM (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Lancia Beta. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 1972 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen SM weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Citroen SM (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lancia Beta. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen SM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen SM | 1972 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | SM | Beta |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2669 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 64 L |