2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Elise | 203 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
