1973 Holden UTE 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 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden UTE | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | UTE | Etna |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |