1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord 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 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 870 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 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Europa | Accord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
