2012 Audi Q7 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 866 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | Q7 | Beta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
