1975 Audi 100 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1975 Audi 100 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. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 100 | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 100 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |
