1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 682 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Caprice | Beta |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |