1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Beta and 1979 Volvo 265 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 360 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, 1979 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 1979 Volvo 265 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. 1979 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Beta | 265 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
