1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Crown 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 1978 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1978 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |