1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Esprit | 760 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 82 L |
