2008 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. Both 2008 BMW 318 and 1978 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 BMW 318 (280 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 318 | Beta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
