2005 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1978 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 316 | Beta |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |