1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 16 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Etna.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Lotus | TVR |
Model | Etna | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |