1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 13 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1340 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Lancia | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Beta | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
