1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Lotus Elite is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (71 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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, 1960 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Elite | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elite | 203 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |