1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Impala | Etna |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
