1978 Lancia Beta vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 27 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Beta | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Windom |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
