1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 24 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 1003 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | Previa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
