1982 Lancia Beta vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 112 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Beta | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Beta | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |