1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 5 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 (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1458 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Centurion | Europa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2340 mm |
