2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 48 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 130 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Exige | 203 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
