1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Ritmo and 1983 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (98 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 97 kg more than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
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, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Ritmo | Beta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
