1979 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 112 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Beta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
