1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1963 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1963 Lotus Elan and 1963 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo 120 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1963 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1963 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Elan | 120 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
