1993 Innocenti Koral vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1993 Innocenti Koral is newer by 24 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 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1993 Innocenti Koral. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1993 Innocenti Koral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Innocenti Koral weights approximately 138 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Innocenti Koral. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Innocenti Koral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Innocenti Koral | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
| Model | Koral | Europa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2340 mm |
