1975 Lancia Beta vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 27 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1440 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 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Beta | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
