1984 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 316 | Beta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |