1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 290 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1984 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Beta | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
