2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 132 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Lotus | Zastava |
| Model | Exige | 132 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
