1981 BMW 745 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 745 | Excel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |