1981 Lancia Beta vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 159 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 1984 Nissan Silvia 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 1984 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lancia Beta | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Silvia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |