1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Silvia 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 1984 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Silvia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |