1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 52 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Beta | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
