1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 19 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 80 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 319 kg more than 2002 MCC Smart. 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Lotus | MCC |
| Model | Excel | Smart |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 67 mm |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 35 L |
