1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1999 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1999 Lotus GT 1 and 1999 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1999 Volvo S70. (238 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo S70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo S70 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Because 1999 Lotus GT 1 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 1999 Lotus GT 1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S70, 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo S70. (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo S70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1999 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | GT 1 | S70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
