1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1988 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 310 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, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Beta | 6000 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |