1990 Volvo 960 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960.
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, 2011 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Volvo 960 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Volvo | Lotus |
Model | 960 | Evora |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |