2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Exige | 203 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |