1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 29 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Lotus | Jaguar |
| Model | Etna | XK |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2752 mm |
