2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 21 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 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Bugatti | Lancia |
| Model | Veyron | Beta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
