1968 Lotus Europa vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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 Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Europa | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
