1982 Lotus Esprit vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,319 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lotus Esprit | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Esprit | 740 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |