1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 104 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1980 Nissan Laurel 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 1980 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Laurel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |