1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 15 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 20 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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Beta | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 257 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
