Opel Rekord Sedan (1977 – 1982) vs Lancia Beta (1975 – 1982): specs compared
The Lancia Beta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 12.0 s. The Opel Rekord Sedan uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Opel Rekord Sedan is 269 mm longer than the Lancia Beta. The Opel Rekord Sedan dates from 1977 – 1982, the Lancia Beta from 1975 – 1982.
| Specification |
Opel
Rekord Sedan
1977 – 1982
|
Lancia
Beta
1975 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1982 | 1975 – 1982 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 110 hp | 100 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 162 Nm | 134 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 22.0 s | 10.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 179 km/h | 170 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 10.4 L/100 km | 9.3 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 – 1,255 kg | 1,145 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.