1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1998 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 1998 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 29 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Grand Espace (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1048 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, 1998 Renault Grand Espace (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1998 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Europa | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
