2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 25 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 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 675 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Venture | Beta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
