1984 Lancia Beta vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 17 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 305 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, 2001 Toyota Will (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Beta | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Beta | Will |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
