1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Lotus | Zastava |
| Model | Etna | 132 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
