1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 20 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 2,596 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 423 kg more 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excel | C |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |