2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 425 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Elise | 505 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |