2006 BMW 523 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 22 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 156 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 523 | Etna |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |