1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1994 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 10 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 202 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Crew.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1994 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Etna | Crew |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |