1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 33 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 873 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Europa | 6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
