1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1995 Xedos 6
To start off, 1995 Xedos 6 is newer by 26 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Xedos 6 weights approximately 528 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, 1995 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1995 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Xedos |
| Model | Europa | 6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
