2007 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 23 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | NSX | Etna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
