1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Celica. (169 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Celica weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Because 1986 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 1986 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica, 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Celica. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Celica. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Excel | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Excel | Celica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 59 L |