1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1975 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1975 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Spider | Beta |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |