1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 310 kg more 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, 1980 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Beta | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Beta | 240 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |