1997 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 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, 1997 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Acura | Lancia |
| Model | NSX | Beta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
