1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 770 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Cherokee | Europa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
