2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1962 Zastava 750

To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Elise weights approximately 151 kg more than 1962 Zastava 750. 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750.

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