1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 435 kg more than 1983 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Excel |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
