1996 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 12 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Cobra | Etna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
