2002 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2002 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 19 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (288 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 726 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, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti Q45 | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lancia |
| Model | Q45 | Beta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
