1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda is newer by 29 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 190 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, 2008 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Lancia | Pagani |
| Model | Beta | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
