1980 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 28 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Lancia | SsangYong |
| Model | Beta | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
