1997 Honda Life vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Beta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
