1977 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. 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 28 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Beta | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Beta | 121 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
