1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260. 1975 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Etna | 260 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |