2005 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 21 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 130 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Etna |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |