1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1974 Lotus Elite (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Beta | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Beta | Elite |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |