1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 26 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Etna.
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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Lotus | Ascari |
| Model | Etna | A10 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 346 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 | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |
