1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Simca 1308
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Beta and 1979 Simca 1308 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1308. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 1308 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1308. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1979 Simca 1308 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Beta | 1308 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
