1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 86 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.
Because 1975 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta. 1975 Porsche 924 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. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Beta | 924 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |