1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 21 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 210 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, 2000 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Lancia | Pagani |
| Model | Beta | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
