1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Beta | 914 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |