1983 Lancia Beta vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 144 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
