2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 132 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Lotus | Zastava |
Model | Elise | 132 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |