2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 465 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Pilot | Europa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
