1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 362 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Crown |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |