1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Crown |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
