1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lotus Europa weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | Europa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
