04-04-2023, 09:15 PM
A comparison of the visible engineering design features is perhaps interesting?
The Peugeot chassis looks much heavier than that used on a Seven. Has it got something similar to the clever multi-purpose forging/casting at the front of the Seven chassis that is an outstandingly efficient part of the Seven's design?
The rear axle looks heavier, plus it has various tie-rods in place to take some load and provide stiffness or reduce stresses? The front axle is tubular - another option to achieve stiffness. Wheels are held on with 6 bolts. The front radius arms look small in section - but there are no front brakes?
The engine has a fixed head.
But there are lots of similarities, including the spring layout and the overall scale. I wonder how it would feel to drive compared with an early Chummy?
The Peugeot chassis looks much heavier than that used on a Seven. Has it got something similar to the clever multi-purpose forging/casting at the front of the Seven chassis that is an outstandingly efficient part of the Seven's design?
The rear axle looks heavier, plus it has various tie-rods in place to take some load and provide stiffness or reduce stresses? The front axle is tubular - another option to achieve stiffness. Wheels are held on with 6 bolts. The front radius arms look small in section - but there are no front brakes?
The engine has a fixed head.
But there are lots of similarities, including the spring layout and the overall scale. I wonder how it would feel to drive compared with an early Chummy?