1984 Lancia Beta vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 26 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 221 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
Model | Beta | Colorado |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |