1974 Buick GS vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1974 Buick GS and 1974 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 630 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick GS 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 1974 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (109 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | GS | Beta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
