1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 15 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Concerto | Beta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |
