1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 9 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 113 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | Excel | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 46 L |
