1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2000 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Voyager 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 764 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 2000 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Beta | Voyager |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2880 mm |