1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1038 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, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |
