1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi 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. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 314 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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 Volkswagen Citi, 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excel | Citi |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 49 L |
