1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. Both 1977 Fiat 132 and 1981 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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, 1981 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 132 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
