1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 (177 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Santana |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
