2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 264. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2007 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Exige | 264 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 189 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
