1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, both 1978 Lancia Beta and 1978 Zastava 750 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 426 kg more than 1978 Zastava 750. 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, 1978 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Beta | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Lancia | Zastava |
| Model | Beta | 750 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |
