1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Beta and 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (150 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
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, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | Lancia | Talbot |
| Model | Beta | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
