1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna 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 274 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L.
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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1990 Skoda L | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Etna | L |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |