2009 BMW 320 vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Beta would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 320 and 1982 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 2009 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 320 | Beta |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 141 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |