1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Etna |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 331 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 199 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 | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |