1984 Peugeot 205 vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1984 Peugeot 205 and 1984 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 156 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205. 1984 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Peugeot 205 | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Peugeot | Lancia |
| Model | 205 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
