1978 Volvo 164 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 164 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Volvo 164 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Volvo | Lotus |
Model | 164 | Evora |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2575 mm |