1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Nissan Leopard 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 1985 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1985 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta. 1985 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1978 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1978 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Leopard |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |