2007 BMW 116 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 26 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 157 kg more 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 116 | Beta |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |