1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 140 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 1979 Nissan Laurel 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 1979 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1979 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta. 1979 Nissan Laurel 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. 1979 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |