1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 8 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Etna | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
