1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 42 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carens (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 1019 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, 2011 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Lotus | Kia |
| Model | Europa | Carens |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
