2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elise | 203 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |