1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 362 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 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta. 1998 Toyota Caldina 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. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Caldina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |