1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Noble M12 is newer by 25 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Noble M12 weights approximately 10 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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Lancia | Noble |
| Model | Beta | M12 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
