2005 Honda Lagreat vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2005 Honda Lagreat is newer by 36 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 1350 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, 2005 Honda Lagreat (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Lagreat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Lagreat | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Lagreat | Europa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |
