1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Regata 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 122 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 141 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata, 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Regata | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Regata | Excel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |