1966 Lotus Europa vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1505 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lotus Europa | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Europa | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 7444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 91 L |
