2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 555 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Lumina | Beta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1048 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
