1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1985 Subaru Leone is newer by 16 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Subaru Leone (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Subaru Leone weights approximately 498 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, 1985 Subaru Leone (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Europa | Leone |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |
