1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 778 kg more than 1961 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:
1961 Lotus Seven | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Seven | 505 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |