1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2008 BMW 545
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 is newer by 25 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 840 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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel. 2008 BMW 545 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. 2008 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 2008 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Excel | 545 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
