1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1977 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 850 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2360 mm |
