1999 Honda City vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 Honda City. 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | City | Beta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
