1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 423 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 409 | Excel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 31 L |