1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 11 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Ballade weights approximately 203 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Europa | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2330 mm |
