1982 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1982 Fiat Ritmo 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat Ritmo | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Ritmo | Beta |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |