1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Model F 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 94 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 159 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Excel | Model F |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2240 mm |
