1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 9 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), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Etna | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3170 mm |
