2002 Jaguar XK vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK is newer by 18 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK. 2002 Jaguar XK 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. 2002 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XK | Etna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |
