1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Beta weights approximately 103 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Corona 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 1971 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |