1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1428 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Europa |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
