1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida is newer by 12 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Cressida (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 564 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, 1981 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
