1945 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 168 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
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. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1945 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1945 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Jaguar Mark IV | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | Mark IV | Excel |
Year Released | 1945 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1775 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2490 mm |