1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 449 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis, 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis 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. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Excel | Grandis |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |