1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1999 Mitsubishi SUW

To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW is newer by 14 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 67 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi SUW. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi SUW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi SUW weights approximately 734 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, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW, 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, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW (240 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi SUW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 1999 Mitsubishi SUW 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. 1999 Mitsubishi SUW will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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