1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1982 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1982 Zastava 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Zastava 1500. 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1982 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Zastava |
| Model | Beta | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 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 |
