1973 BMW Touring vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 6 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Beta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
