1984 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 24 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta.
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, 2008 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Beta | 75 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |