1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 566 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 130 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
