1983 Lancia Beta vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
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 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
