2009 BMW 335 vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1984 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 335 | Beta |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |