1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Morris 1800
To start off, both 1975 Lancia Beta and 1975 Morris 1800 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 34 more horse power than 1975 Morris 1800. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris 1800 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris 1800. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1975 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Beta | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
