1977 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. 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 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lancia Beta | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Beta | Ascona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 110 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |