1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 10 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 290 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 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, 1994 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |