2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1983 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Express | Beta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2310 mm |
