1972 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 364 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Because 1972 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1979 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1972 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1972 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Land Rover Serie III | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lancia |
| Model | Serie III | Beta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2480 mm |
