1983 Lancia Beta vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 30 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1033 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
