1972 Lancia Beta vs. 1972 Volvo 140
To start off, both 1972 Lancia Beta and 1972 Volvo 140 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 140. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 140 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Lancia Beta.
Because 1972 Volvo 140 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 Volvo 140. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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 Volvo 140 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lancia Beta. (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lancia Beta | 1972 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Beta | 140 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
