1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1995 Toyota Venture is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Because 1976 Lancia Beta 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 1976 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture, 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, 1976 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Venture |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
