1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 982 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Caprice | Beta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2360 mm |
