1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 27 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 563 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Europa | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1430 mm |
