1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
