2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 164 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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, 1969 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Exige | 164 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
