1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1969 Lotus Europa and 1969 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Europa weights approximately 36 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Seven (123 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Europa | Seven |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
