1997 BMW 850 vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1984 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 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Beta |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |