1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1998 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 14 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 2 kg more than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Lancia Beta 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 1984 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi, 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, 1984 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi.

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