1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1977 Mazda 616 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Beta | 616 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
