1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, both 1969 Lotus Europa and 1969 Volvo P 1800 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 508 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 Volvo P 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Europa | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
