1984 Lancia Beta vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 17 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 1,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour.
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, 2001 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Beta | ForFour |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |