1979 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1979 Lancia Beta

To start off, both 1979 Cadillac Brougham 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 910 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Cadillac Brougham 1979 Lancia Beta
Make Cadillac Lancia
Model Brougham Beta
Year Released 1979 1979
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5032 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 118 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2360 mm


 

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