2003 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Peugeot Boxer
To start off, 2007 Peugeot Boxer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot Boxer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot Boxer.
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, 2007 Peugeot Boxer (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot Boxer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Peugeot Boxer | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | Boxer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
