1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Studebaker Commander (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Studebaker Commander should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 652 kg more than 1979 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, 1953 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
| Make | Lancia | Studebaker |
| Model | Beta | Commander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
