2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 144 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Etna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna. 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Etna |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |