1977 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 530 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 153 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530.
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 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 530 | Etna |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
