1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 30 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 320 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 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Excel | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Lotus | Subaru |
Model | Excel | Impreza |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 65535 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2625 mm |