1977 AMC Matador vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 AMC Matador (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 821 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | AMC | Lancia |
| Model | Matador | Beta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 59 L |
