Peugeot 504 (1973 – 1982) vs Lotus Elite (1973 – 1983): specs compared
The Lotus Elite is the more powerful of the two, with up to 162 hp against 138 hp. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 187 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,235 kg. At 4,460 mm, the Lotus Elite is 99 mm longer than the Peugeot 504.
| Specification |
Peugeot
504
1973 – 1982
|
Lotus
Elite
1973 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1973 – 1982 | 1973 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 – 138 hp | 144 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 172 – 207 Nm | 178 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 10.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 179 – 187 km/h | 190 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 13.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,209 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 – 1,270 kg | 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.