1977 Lancia Beta vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 30 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 38 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Beta | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
