2000 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 762 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 832 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotec C 1000 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Lotec | Volvo |
| Model | C 1000 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
