Lancia Beta Coupe (1973 – 1984) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1974 – 1980): specs compared
The Lancia Beta Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 135 hp against 121 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,000 kg against 1,030 kg. At 4,191 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfetta is 190 mm longer than the Lancia Beta Coupe.
| Specification |
Lancia
Beta Coupe
1973 – 1984
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1974 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1973 – 1984 | 1974 – 1980 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 87 – 122 hp | 108 – 121 hp |
| Torque | 122 – 175 Nm | 142 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 12.0 s | 9.7 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 200 km/h | 179 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 11.8 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,001 mm | 4,153 – 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,661 – 1,664 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,334 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,000 – 1,120 kg | 1,030 – 1,230 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.