1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1973 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1973 Lancia Beta and 1973 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Beta weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Lancia Beta (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Beta | 1973 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Beta | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 47 L |
