1981 Fiat Strada vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Strada 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Fiat Strada (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Strada | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Strada | Beta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
