2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 425 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 (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Elise | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1375 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 |
