1977 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 35 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 992 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 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Beta | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Navara |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
