1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 946 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 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
