1983 Lotus Excel vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 15 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 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 820 kg more than 1983 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1983 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1983 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Excel | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excel | CL |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 88 L |