1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Peugeot 104
To start off, both 1975 Lancia Beta and 1975 Peugeot 104 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 49 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 104. (66 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 104. (83 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1975 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Beta | 104 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |
