2004 Lotus Elise vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 2004 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 260 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2004 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Volvo 260 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Elise. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Elise | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Elise | 260 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |