2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1980 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Continental | Beta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1993 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
