1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |