1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada

To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 16 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 478 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.

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, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada 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. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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