2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 240 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 2006 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Elise | 240 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |