1982 Lancia Beta vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 218 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Beta | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |