1979 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1979 Audi 100 and 1979 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1979 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Audi 100 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Because 1979 Lancia Beta 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 1979 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Audi 100, 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Audi 100 | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 100 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
