1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 59 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1961 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1961 Jaguar E-Type 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:
1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | E-Type | Excel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |