1975 Lancia Beta vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 38 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 2,030 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1554 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 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Beta | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2745 mm |
