1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1979 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus 340 R | 1979 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Lotus | Zastava |
Model | 340 R | 1500 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 113 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2430 mm |