1972 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 1972 Lamborghini Miura 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 1972 Lamborghini Miura. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Miura | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
| Model | Miura | Beta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 49 L |
