1982 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1982 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Accord weights approximately 348 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, 1982 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Accord | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Accord | Europa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
