2000 Acura NSX vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 31 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 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 963 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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Acura | Lotus |
| Model | NSX | Europa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
