1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 27 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 570 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.
Because 2010 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Excel | 335 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 61 L |
