Lotus Europa (1965 – 1975) vs Renault 8 (1964 – 1970): specs compared
The Lotus Europa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 128 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 174 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 660 kg against 850 kg.
| Specification |
Lotus
Europa
1965 – 1975
|
Renault
8
1964 – 1970
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1975 | 1964 – 1970 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 128 hp | 95 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 153 Nm | 98 – 117 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 10.9 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 204 km/h | 171 – 174 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 0.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 – 3,993 mm | 3,988 mm |
| Width | 1,638 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Height | 1,067 mm | 1,308 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,311 mm | 2,273 mm |
| Curb weight | 660 – 737 kg | 850 – 853 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.