1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 3 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 335 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Beta | 505 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
