1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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 78 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | Etna | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
