2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1979 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 1500 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 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 90 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 (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 1979 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Zastava |
| Model | Elise | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
