1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1978 Lancia Beta and 1978 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Because 1978 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Beta | 504 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |