1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1910 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta. 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 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Lancia | ZIL |
Model | Beta | 117 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3310 mm |