2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1981 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 Dodge Charger (570 Nm) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Charger | Beta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
