1966 Holden HD vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1966 Holden HD and 1966 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden HD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden HD (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden HD should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden HD weights approximately 590 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Holden HD (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Holden HD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Holden HD | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | HD | Europa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
