1978 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 376 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |