1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1288 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, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |
