1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Excel | 403 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |