2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna. 2005 Ferrari 612 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. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 612 | Etna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
