1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 708 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 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Europa | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2475 mm |
