1958 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jaguar MK VIII | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | MK VIII | Etna |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2520 mm |