2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. Both 2009 Lotus Elise and 1975 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 489 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, both vehicles can yield 133 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Elise | 504 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
