2008 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 27 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 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 560 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 530 | Beta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
