1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 22 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Beta | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 105 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |