Fiat 124 Spider (1972 – 1983) vs Lancia Beta Montecarlo (1974 – 1979): specs compared
Both offer around 122 hp at most. The Fiat 124 Spider is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 960 kg against 1,040 kg. At 3,970 mm, the Fiat 124 Spider is 160 mm longer than the Lancia Beta Montecarlo. The Fiat 124 Spider dates from 1972 – 1983, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo from 1974 – 1979.
| Specification |
Fiat
124 Spider
1972 – 1983
|
Lancia
Beta Montecarlo
1974 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1983 | 1974 – 1979 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 81 – 122 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 14.8 s | 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 193 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 11.3 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,970 mm | 3,810 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm | 1,191 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 – 1,050 kg | 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.