1982 Lancia Beta vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1902 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Beta | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Lancia | ZIL |
| Model | Beta | 117 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6959 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 | 165 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3310 mm |
