1983 Lotus Excel vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 1992 Volkswagen Vento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 43 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Vento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Vento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
| Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excel | Vento |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |
