1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 883 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Europa | 123 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
