2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Exige | 203 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
