2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1088 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Carnival | Beta |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |