1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit 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 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 43 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Fit weights approximately 17 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Because 1983 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit. 2010 Honda Fit 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. 2010 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Excel | Fit |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |
