1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1980 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1980 Zastava 2101 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1980 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Lotus | Zastava |
Model | Seven | 2101 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2430 mm |