1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Caterham | Lotus |
Model | Super 7 | Etna |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |