1977 Lancia Beta vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 33 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1488 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 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Beta | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Beta | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |
