1972 Lancia Beta vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1972 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lancia Beta. (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lancia Beta | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
