2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1980 Zastava 132
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 132 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Lotus | Zastava |
| Model | Exige | 132 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
