1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 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 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 129 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123.
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 2010 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Etna | 123 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
