1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 33 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1115 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 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
