2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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 (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Zastava |
| Model | Elise | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
