1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 229 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Etna | Carina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |