1985 Audi 90 vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1985 Audi 90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 90 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Audi 90 (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 90 | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 90 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
