1988 Volvo 740 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 740 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volvo 740 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Volvo | Lotus |
| Model | 740 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2299 mm |
