1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 489 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Beta | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
