1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 13 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Brougham | Beta |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2360 mm |