1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 505 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Excel | Firebird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 7456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |