1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Brooklands.
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 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Brooklands | Etna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
