1987 Lamborghini LM vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini LM is newer by 18 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 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 2094 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, 1987 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini LM | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | LM | Europa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2706 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 169 L | 45 L |
