1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1194 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Town & Country | Europa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2340 mm |
