2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2002 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 988 more horse power than 2002 Volvo V70. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo V70 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
Because 2002 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotec Sirius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1066 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo V70. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Lotec | Volvo |
| Model | Sirius | V70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1580 mm |
