1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 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 223 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Etna | 914 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
