1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1964 Lotus Elan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elan | 203 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |