2005 Honda Logo vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2005 Honda Logo 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Logo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Honda Logo. 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 Logo (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Logo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Logo | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Logo | Beta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
