2004 BMW 325 vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta.
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, 2004 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 325 | Beta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
