1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Beta and 1980 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (101 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 154 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
