1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP) has 529 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1950 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | GT 1 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
