1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 28 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 42 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Croma weights approximately 460 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, 2011 Fiat Croma, 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, 2011 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Excel | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Lotus | Fiat |
Model | Excel | Croma |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 62 L |