1974 Lancia Beta vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1974 Lancia Beta and 1974 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Beta weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Porsche 914 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 Porsche 914. 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 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (109 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Beta | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Beta | 914 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |
