1957 Lotus XI Le Mans vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans and 1957 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans (84 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | XI Le Mans | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2580 mm |
