1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 TVR Chimaera is newer by 20 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1999 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Beta | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| 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 | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
