1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1978 Lancia Beta and 1978 Nissan Skyline 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 29 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Beta | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
