2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1981 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elise | 505 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |