1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 9 kg more than 1978 Zastava 132. 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Lotus | Zastava |
Model | Eclat | 132 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |