1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 706 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elan | 505 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |