1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Beta | 930 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |