1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 133 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Esprit | 403 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 50 L |