2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1969 Lotus Europa

To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1203 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 Chrysler Town & Country (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler Town & Country 1969 Lotus Europa
Make Chrysler Lotus
Model Town & Country Europa
Year Released 2009 1969
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3301 cc 1470 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1815 kg 612 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1080 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 45 L


 

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