1975 Audi 80 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta

To start off, both 1975 Audi 80 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 88 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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 Audi 80 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Audi 80 1975 Lancia Beta
Make Audi Lancia
Model 80 Beta
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 75 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 70.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 78.8 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 912 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 49 L