1985 Audi 90 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, both 1985 Audi 90 and 1985 Lotus Excel were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 121 kg more than 1985 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 90 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | 90 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
