1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 61 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1987 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (177 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Beta | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |