1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 946 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lancia Beta | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Beta | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |