1973 BMW 2004 vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1973 BMW 2004 and 1973 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 2004 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 BMW 2004. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 2004. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 2004 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Because 1973 BMW 2004 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 1973 BMW 2004. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 BMW 2004 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 2004 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 2004 | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 2004 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
