1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Triumph Spitfire 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 260 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Lotus | Triumph |
Model | Etna | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |