1983 Lancia Beta vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 28 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 666 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Beta | 530 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
