Fiat 124 Spider (1972 – 1983) vs Lancia Beta Spider (1973 – 1982): specs compared
Both offer around 122 hp at most. The Fiat 124 Spider is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 960 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,181 mm, the Lancia Beta Spider is 211 mm longer than the Fiat 124 Spider.
| Specification |
Fiat
124 Spider
1972 – 1983
|
Lancia
Beta Spider
1973 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1983 | 1973 – 1982 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 81 – 122 hp | 84 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 176 Nm | 134 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 14.8 s | 9.2 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 193 km/h | 161 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 11.3 L/100 km | 9.3 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,970 mm | 4,041 – 4,181 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 – 1,050 kg | 1,050 – 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.