Renault Alpine (1977 – 1985) vs Lancia Beta Montecarlo (1974 – 1979): specs compared
The Renault Alpine is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 195 km/h. The Lancia Beta Montecarlo uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. At 4,249 mm, the Renault Alpine is 439 mm longer than the Lancia Beta Montecarlo. The Renault Alpine dates from 1977 – 1985, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo from 1974 – 1979.
| Specification |
Renault
Alpine
1977 – 1985
|
Lancia
Beta Montecarlo
1974 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1985 | 1974 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 170 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 3,810 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Height | 1,151 mm | 1,191 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 kg | 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.