1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Elan | 504 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2750 mm |
