1993 Honda Concerto vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1993 Honda Concerto is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Concerto weights approximately 35 kg more than 1975 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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Concerto | Beta |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
