1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 400.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Etna |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |