1975 Lancia Beta vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 380 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Beta | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
