2007 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 417 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Beta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
