1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 8 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Beta weights approximately 136 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Beta | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Lancia | TVR |
Model | Beta | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |