1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1995 Lotus Esprit and 1995 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1995 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Esprit | 850 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
