1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | 505 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
