1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 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 213 more horse power than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Etna | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
