1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS is newer by 25 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 569 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lexus GS (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 2010 Lexus GS 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. 2010 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lotus | Lexus |
| Model | Excel | GS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 71 L |
