1997 Innocenti Mille vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1997 Innocenti Mille is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1997 Innocenti Mille. 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Innocenti Mille | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lancia |
| Model | Mille | Beta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
