1990 Honda NSX vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 317 kg more than 1982 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | NSX | Beta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |