1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 9 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Excel | Celica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
