1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | 404 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
