1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1981 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 3 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Blizzard |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |