1976 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 36 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1320 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 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1976 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1976 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Lancia | Bentley |
| Model | Beta | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2746 mm |
