1976 Lancia Beta vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will is newer by 26 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 46 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
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, 2002 Toyota Will (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1976 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1976 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 2002 Toyota Will | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Will |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |