1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 14 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 570 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, 1983 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elan | 505 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2750 mm |