1984 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1984 Buick Electra and 1984 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Electra | Beta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2360 mm |
