1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1999 Lancia Lybra 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. Both 1999 Lancia Lybra and 1975 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
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, 1999 Lancia Lybra (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Lybra | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Lybra | Beta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
