1978 Honda Accord vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Beta weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (109 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Beta |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 49 L |