1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 647 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Impala | Beta |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |