1984 Lotus Etna vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 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 210 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1984 Lotus Etna is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lotus Etna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lotus | Mini |
| Model | Etna | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2547 mm |
