1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elan | 504 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |