1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 9 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 59 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Elan | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |