1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 544 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Impala | Excel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |