1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 80 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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2008 Peugeot 307 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. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Excel | 307 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |