1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 756 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
| Model | Beta | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
