1974 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1508 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Beta | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Beta | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
