1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Audi Fox
To start off, both 1975 Lancia Beta and 1975 Audi Fox were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi Fox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi Fox (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi Fox should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi Fox weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Audi Fox 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 Audi Fox. 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 Audi Fox (163 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm). This means 1975 Audi Fox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1975 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Lancia | Audi |
| Model | Beta | Fox |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
