1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 806 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Beta | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Beta | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
