1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1993 Xedos 6

To start off, 1993 Xedos 6 is newer by 17 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 155 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 1976 Lancia Beta 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 1976 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6, 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.

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