2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2000 Jeep Wrangler 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 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Wrangler (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 783 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 Jeep Wrangler (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Wrangler | Europa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
