1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 195 kg more than 1958 Peugeot 203. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | 203 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
