2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elise | 504 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |