1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Excel 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 107 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 246 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Excel | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |