1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Europa | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
