1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Beta | 504 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 22.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |