1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1983 Lancia Beta and 1983 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lancia Beta (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 205. (89 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Beta | 205 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
