1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 449 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 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Excel | Colt |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 95 L |
