1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1974 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1974 Zastava 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 1974 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Lotus | Zastava |
| Model | Elan | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
