1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 888 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 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Europa | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2615 mm |
