2009 Audi Q7 vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 40 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1632 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | Q7 | Europa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
