1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 17 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 55 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2000 Mazda Familia 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. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Excel | Familia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
