1977 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1977 Buick Estate and 1977 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 840 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1977 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1977 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Estate | Beta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
