1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Esprit | 740 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |