2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 1038 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Because 1979 Lancia Beta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Carnival | Beta |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |