2006 BMW 550 vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster 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 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 550 | Beta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
