2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 29 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 160 kg more than 1976 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 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lancia |
| Model | Guara | Beta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
