1982 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 517 kg more than 1982 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 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Beta | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Beta | 240 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |