1983 Lancia Beta vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1664 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Beta | Defender |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
