1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe 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 161 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Coupe | Etna |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
