1995 Lamborghini P140 vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 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 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini P140 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1983 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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lamborghini P140 | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
| Model | P140 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1286 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
