1975 Lancia Beta vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 35 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Beta | 325 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
