1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 113 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, 2013 Nissan Sentra, 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Lotus Excel 2013 Nissan Sentra
Make Lotus Nissan
Model Excel Sentra
Year Released 1985 2013
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2174 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.3 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1171 kg 1284 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4625 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1020 mm 1496 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 50 L


 

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