1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 114 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |