2001 Honda Life vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 35 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Life weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Life | Europa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
