1996 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 600 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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Civic | Europa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
