2007 Honda FR-V vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2007 Honda FR-V 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda FR-V weights approximately 974 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 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda FR-V | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | FR-V | Europa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
