1968 Lotus Europa vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1968 Lotus Europa and 1968 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
| Model | Europa | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
