1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 441 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus 340 R | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | 340 R | 360 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |