2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 51 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Exige | 203 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1290 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 |
Torque | 174 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |