1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera 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. Both 1984 Lotus Etna and 1993 TVR Chimaera are equipped with a 3,946 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1993 TVR Chimaera. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 TVR Chimaera. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Lotus | TVR |
| Model | Etna | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
