1998 Honda CRX vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1998 Honda CRX is newer by 29 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda CRX (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda CRX weights approximately 444 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, 1998 Honda CRX (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda CRX | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | CRX | Europa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
