1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 23 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 156 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 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. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Etna | 525 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
