1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1288 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 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Caprice | Europa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
