1982 Dodge 600 vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1982 Dodge 600 and 1982 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Dodge 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Dodge 600 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge 600 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge 600 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1982 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Dodge 600 (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge 600 | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
