1983 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 525 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 208 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Etna |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 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 | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
