1982 BMW 328 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 328 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1048 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
