1978 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord 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 251 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1984 Lotus Etna is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lotus Etna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Etna |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |