1959 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Europa weights approximately 62 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Europa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2340 mm |
