1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 14 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 456M | Etna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
