1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Beta and 1979 Pontiac Trans Am were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Because 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta, 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 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
| Model | Beta | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
