1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2006 Toyota RunX is newer by 37 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RunX (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RunX weights approximately 638 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, 2006 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | RunX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
