1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 24 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 119 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.
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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Beta | Neon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 79 L |