1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1959 Lotus Seven | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Seven | 504 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2910 mm |
