1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 918 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 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Europa | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
