2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2007 Cadillac SRX is newer by 38 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 1344 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, 2007 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac SRX | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | SRX | Europa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
