1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Porsche 911 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, 1997 Porsche 911 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (1,022 Nm) has 914 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.

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