2001 Honda Life vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 18 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 246 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Beta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
