1989 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1989 Buick Riviera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 914 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Europa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
