1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | 88 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
