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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (110 HP @ 6100 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 128 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 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
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 | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
