1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1218 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Europa | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Europa | Fury |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1470 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3060 mm |