1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Camaro | Beta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
