1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1999 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 1999 Lotus Esprit and 1999 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 468 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 206.
Because 1999 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Esprit (542 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1999 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | 206 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
