1992 BMW 540 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 8 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 540 | Etna |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |