1975 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1975 BMW 320 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 6 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1975 BMW 320 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 320. 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 (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 320 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
