1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 14 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1380 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.
Because 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Lancia | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Beta | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
