1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 413 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 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | Supra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
