1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 730 kg more than 1980 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 81 L |
