1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 299 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Crown 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 1980 Toyota Crown. 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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Crown |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |