1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Elan | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elan | 404 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |