1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 205 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 124 | Excel |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |