1974 Holden Torana vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1974 Holden Torana 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Torana weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1974 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Torana | Beta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
