1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-3 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 231 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Etna | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |