1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 10 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Because 1979 Lancia Beta 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 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, 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 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Pintara |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |