1998 Fiat Marea vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1998 Fiat Marea is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Marea (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Marea weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta. 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, 1998 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Marea | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Marea | Beta |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |