1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 1983 Lancia Beta and 1983 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 901 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Beta | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1044 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
