2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 376 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elise | 504 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |