2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 797 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Exige | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |