1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 215 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4. 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, 1976 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Beta | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |