2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lotus Europa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Defender | Europa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
