1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1983 Triumph Acclaim
To start off, both 1983 Lancia Beta and 1983 Triumph Acclaim were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Triumph Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Triumph Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Triumph Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 234 kg more than 1983 Triumph Acclaim.
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 Triumph Acclaim, 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 Triumph Acclaim (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Triumph Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lancia Beta | 1983 Triumph Acclaim | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Beta | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2330 mm |