1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1988 Honda Integra
To start off, 1988 Honda Integra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 16 kg more than 1988 Honda Integra.
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, 1988 Honda Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 1988 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Beta | Integra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
