1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger 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 39 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger. 2012 Dodge Charger 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. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Lotus | Dodge |
Model | Etna | Charger |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3053 mm |