1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Beta. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 915 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Suburban | Beta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2340 mm |
