1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 214 kg more than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Because 1957 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 1982 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Toyota | Lancia |
| Model | Crown | Beta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
