1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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 Peugeot 504 (179 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Seven | 504 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 179 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |