1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, both 1984 Lotus Esprit 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 173 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Esprit | Etna |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |