1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 235 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 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Beta | Carlton |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |