2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Lotus | Zastava |
Model | Exige | 1500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |