1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 11 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 551 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Elan | 240 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |