2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 39 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Lumina | Europa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
