1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Esprit | 505 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |