1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 388 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | Europa | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
