1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, 1971 Volvo 164 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 164 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Elan | 164 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |