1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1975 Lancia Beta and 1975 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,406 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
