1976 Lancia Beta vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 33 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Beta | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |
