1976 Lancia Beta vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 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), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 558 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Beta | Legacy |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |