1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Elan | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Elan | 145 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |