1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1969 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 408 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Spider | Europa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
