1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 676 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (168 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Seven | 504 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2900 mm |