1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1982 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1982 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Because 1982 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Beta | 1982 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2030 mm |
