1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 38 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 793 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, 2007 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Europa | Altea |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
