2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 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, 2001 Fiat Palio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Palio | Beta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
