1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 24 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 102 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (229 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Etna | E |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 248 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 | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
