1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Etna | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| 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 | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
