1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore 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 229 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Commodore | Etna |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |