1975 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 453 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 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Beta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
