2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 520 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Exige | 505 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |