1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1980 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Maserati Merak would be higher. 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 24 more horse power than 1980 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1980 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Maserati Merak weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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.
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1985 Lotus Excel | 1980 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Excel | Merak |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |