1979 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1979 Honda Accord (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Beta |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |