1977 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 53 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta, 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1977 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1977 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lancia Beta | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |