1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 1999 Lotus M250 and 1999 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 607. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
Because 1999 Lotus M250 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 M250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607, 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 M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 607. (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 607. 1999 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus M250 | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | M250 | 607 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
