2010 Acura MDX vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 31 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Acura | Lancia |
| Model | MDX | Beta |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |
