1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1969 Jaguar 240 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 828 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 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | 240 | Europa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
