1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 396 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Caterham | Lancia |
| Model | 21 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
