Lotus Europa (1965 – 1975) vs Isuzu 117 Coupe (1968 – 1981): specs compared
The Isuzu 117 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 135 hp against 128 hp. The Lotus Europa is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 660 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Isuzu 117 Coupe is 328 mm longer than the Lotus Europa. The Lotus Europa dates from 1965 – 1975, the Isuzu 117 Coupe from 1968 – 1981.
| Specification |
Lotus
Europa
1965 – 1975
|
Isuzu
117 Coupe
1968 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1975 | 1968 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 3 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 128 hp | 73 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 153 Nm | 139 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 10.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 204 km/h | 130 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 – 3,993 mm | 4,280 – 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,638 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,067 mm | 1,311 – 1,326 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,311 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 660 – 737 kg | 1,050 – 1,185 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.