1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 394 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
Model | Excel | Toronado |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |