1984 Audi 200 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, both 1984 Audi 200 and 1984 Lotus Etna were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 151 more horse power than 1984 Audi 200. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 200.
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, 1984 Audi 200, 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 200. (253 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 200 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | 200 | Etna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
