2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 39 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1588 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Discovery | Europa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1470 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 78 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
