1968 Lotus Europa vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 44 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1340 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.
Because 1968 Lotus Europa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Lotus Europa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Europa | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
