1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Beta. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Beta | 924 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 84 L |