2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Elise and 2007 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Elise | 206 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
