2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1081 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta. 1984 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lancia |
| Model | Defender | Beta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 59 L |
