1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 804 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Because 1993 BMW 5.8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 5.8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta. 1984 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 5.8 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
