1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 250 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Beta | GTC |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 91 L |