1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Delta and 1978 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 7 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Delta | Beta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2310 mm |
