1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1982 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 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 130 | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 130 | Beta |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |