1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 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 36 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 79 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 Hyundai i30, 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Excel | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Lotus | Hyundai |
Model | Excel | i30 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 53 L |