1965 Lotus 33 vs. 1991 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1991 Peugeot 504 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus 33 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 714 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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:
1965 Lotus 33 | 1991 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | 33 | 504 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1991 |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 10800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1170 kg |