1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. 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. 1980 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Seven | 260 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |