1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1975 BMW 1602 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 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 1602 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 BMW 1602. 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 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 1602 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 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 | 130 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
