1981 Audi 80 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1981 Audi 80 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 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 80 (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 80 weights approximately 190 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.
Because 1981 Audi 80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 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, 1981 Audi 80 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 80 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
