1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1858 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Europa | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1470 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |