1995 Acura NSX vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 11 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, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Acura | Lotus |
| Model | NSX | Etna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
