1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1978 Mazda 626 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mazda 626. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Beta | 626 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |