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. Both 1981 Fiat Strada and 1981 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 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 68 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada.
Because 1981 Lancia Beta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). 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 | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
