1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 317 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lotus |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Excel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
