1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Because 1979 Lancia Beta 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 1979 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |