1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander 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 211 more horse power than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1953 Studebaker Commander.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Studebaker Commander. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
| Make | Lotus | Studebaker |
| Model | Etna | Commander |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
