1995 Honda Accord vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 364 kg more than 1977 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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Accord | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Beta |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |