2005 Honda Fit vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Fit | Beta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |
