1968 Lotus Europa vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Europa | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Europa | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1470 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |