1983 Lotus Excel vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 14 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 523 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Excel | Europa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
