1978 Lancia Beta vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 33 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 940 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Beta | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
