1973 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 35 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 405 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
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, 2008 Opel Meriva (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Beta | Meriva |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |