2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato 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 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Ducato | Beta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1993 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
