1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett 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 280 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett.
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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Etna | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
