1980 Lancia Beta vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 821 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.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Beta | Elise |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
