1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 2003 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 807 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 807. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 807. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 567 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1981 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 807, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 807. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 807.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 2003 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | 807 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 66 L |
