1998 Lotus Emme vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 784 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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 Emme (354 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Emme | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Emme | 760 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
