1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up
To start off, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is newer by 21 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 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Beta | Kart Up |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1090 mm |
