1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Omega
To start off, both 1983 Lancia Beta and 1983 Oldsmobile Omega were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Omega. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Omega weights approximately 86 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Because 1983 Lancia Beta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Omega, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Oldsmobile Omega (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 1983 Oldsmobile Omega | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Beta | Omega |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
