1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 504 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven.
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:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Seven | 504 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |