1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 44 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1438 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Europa | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
