1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Etna.
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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Etna | 959 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
