1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2001 Mazda 626
To start off, 2001 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 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 81 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 626 weights approximately 69 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, 2001 Mazda 626, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 626. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 2001 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Excel | 626 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |