1984 Lancia Beta vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 29 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1065 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Beta | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Beta | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
