1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1976 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 404 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1976 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Seven | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2850 mm |