1977 Lancia Beta vs. 1977 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1977 Lancia Beta and 1977 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 65 kg more than 1977 Zastava 1300. 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, 1977 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Beta | 1977 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Zastava |
| Model | Beta | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
