1987 BMW M6 vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 18 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 893 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M6 | Europa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
