1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 and 1981 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (214 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | GTV6 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
