1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 28 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 101 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Etna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Etna | 328 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
