2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Exige | 404 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |