1977 Lancia Beta vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 210 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.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (296 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lancia Beta | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Beta | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 296 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |