1975 Lancia Beta vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 610 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |