1973 Honda 1300 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 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 105 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1978 Lancia Beta (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 1300 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | 1300 | Beta |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1297 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 49 L |