1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 380 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Beta | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Solara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
