1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Suburban | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Suburban | Beta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |