1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2005 Mazda Premacy is newer by 36 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Premacy (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 738 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, 2005 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2005 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Europa | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
