1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 192 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Etna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Lotus | Kia |
| Model | Etna | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
