2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 36 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1830 kg more than 1966 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Range Rover | Europa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
