1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is newer by 15 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 304 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (570 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm). This means 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
| Make | Lotus | Pininfarina |
| Model | Excel | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
