1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 466 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.
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, 2010 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Excel | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
