1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1983 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 89 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Because 1983 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1983 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Excel | Blizzard |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2030 mm |