1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tundra. 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Etna | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |
