1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 138 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | Dino | Etna |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |