1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2005 MG XPower
To start off, 2005 MG XPower is newer by 21 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 MG XPower. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2005 MG XPower.
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, 2005 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2005 MG XPower | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Etna | XPower |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
