1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1995 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta.

Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.

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