1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 75 | Beta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |