1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 26 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Excel | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
Model | Excel | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 66 L |