1981 Lancia Beta vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 638 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 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre 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 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta, 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1981 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1981 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lancia Beta | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Beta | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |