1999 Lotus Elise vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 359 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Elise | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elise | 403 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |