1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V90 (178 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Esprit | V90 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |